Shanghai Jiao Tong University
China
Master of Laws in Chinese Law
This English‑taught LL.M program in Chinese Law is operated by KoGuan Law School of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, a leading law school in China with outstanding performance in comparative law and foreign‑related legal research. The program is designed for international students who want to systematically master Chinese legal norms, legislative background and judicial practice. Core courses cover Chinese civil and commercial law, constitutional and administrative law, criminal law, foreign‑related economic law, Chinese dispute‑resolution mechanism and comparative law research. The teaching team includes law professors with rich international academic experience and practicing legal experts. Students can take part in case‑study seminars, court‑observation activities and legal‑research workshops. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree; law‑related academic background is preferred. Two academic recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and English‑written study plan are required for application. Students must complete required course credits and submit a qualified English‑language master thesis and pass thesis defense to obtain the LL.M degree. Graduates can engage in cross‑border legal practice, legal consulting and legal‑research work in international law firms, multinational enterprise legal departments and legal‑research institutions all over the world.